Chapter 18
Pursuing the Treasure
AT THIS STAGE, in order to connect with the subsequent happenings, it is convenient to mention what happened to the skipper, as I subsequently learned. As he, with Harkness and Doc Morrison, sped along that narrow road from the treasure store-house to the church, they experienced no attack such as afterwards fell upon us. Either they had passed just before the insurgents who assailed us arrived, their speed; took the islanders by surprise, or the attack was reserved for the main body, the three being allowed to pass in order to, preserve the element of surprise.
The skipper therefore reached the church without adventure. The door was shut, but, after banging upon it for some time without securing any response, Darnell and those with him found no difficul
